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Metal of Honor Fund

EIN 42-1613033 · Denver, CO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair54 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE WILL TAP THE ENERGY, ENTHUSIASM, RESOURCES, AND RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INDUSTRY IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN STATES TO ACCOMPLISH OUR GOALS. THROUGH FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, SUPPORTING COMMUNITY NEEDS AND DONATIONS TO NEEDY CAUSES IN OUR COMMUNITIES WE ARE ACCOMPLISHING TWO GOALS:1. PROMOTING THE HVAC INDUSTRY2. GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITIES THAT SUPPORT US.WHILE SERIOUS AND DEDICATED TO OUR GOALS, WE WILL ENDEAVOR TO ENJOY OUR ACTIVITIES WHILE WE ARE ACCOMPLISHING OUR OBJECTIVE.

Income
$163,336
Spending
$140,946
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
9

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $137,105 spent. THE METAL OF HONOR FUND (MOHF) DRAWS ON THE ENERGY, TALENTS, AND ENTHUSIASM OF THOSE IN THE HVAC INDUSTRY TO SUPPORT NEEDY CAUSES AND TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. MOHF DEDICATES TIME AND RESOURCES TO MANY THINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WHICH INCLUDES:YEARLY TURKEY DRIVE - IN 2024 WE WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE 2832 TURKEYS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH FUNDRAISING EFFORTS TO USE TOWARDS FEEDING THE HOMELESS AND PEOPLE IN NEED.YEARLY GOLF TOURNAMENT- IN 2024 MOHF WAS ABLE TO DONATE OVER $30,000 TO HOMES FOR TROOPS. YEARLY BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE - MOHF HOSTS A YEARLY BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE DRIVE TO ENSURE THAT KIDS HAVE THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES TO START SCHOOL. IN 2024 MOFH DONATED SUPPLIES TO 3 SCHOOLS IN 2 DIFFERENT STATES. YEARLY BIKE GIVE AWAY- MOHF FINDS A DESERVING SCHOOL EACH YEAR AND DONATES A BIKE AND HELMET TO EACH KID IN THE 2ND GRADE OF THE CHOSEN SCHOOL.EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUNDS - MOFH PROVIDES IMMEDIATE CHARITABLE SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS WHO ARE FACING FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES BECAUSE OF PERSONAL HARDHSIP OR DISASTER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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